Crystal Aldridge

Hands-on graphic design and print production professional with experience creating custom vinyl decals, stickers, magnets, shirts, mugs, tumblers, signs, banners, and vehicle graphics. Skilled in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, with practical experience preparing customer artwork for production, working with vinyl cutters/plotters, print-and-cut workflows, heat press production, sublimation, lamination, sizing, layout, and quality control. Strong mechanical aptitude, customer-service experience, and comfort learning equipment-based production processes.

Currently operating Custom Vinyl Creations, a small custom print and vinyl business serving local and online customers.

Owner / Designer / Production Operator at Custom Vinyl Creations (2025-01 – Present)

• Create custom vinyl decals, stickers, magnets, apparel, mugs, tumblers, banners, signs, and vehicle graphics for individual customers and small businesses.
• Prepare customer artwork for production using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, including resizing, vector cleanup, layout adjustments, proofing, and print/cut setup.
• Operate vinyl cutting and print-production equipment, including plotter/cutter workflows, heat press production, sublimation printing, and laminated outdoor decal production.
• Manage custom order details from inquiry through final product, including pricing, revisions, material selection, production, packaging, and customer communication.
• Work with vinyl materials, printable media, transfer tape, laminate, sublimation blanks, magnets, and apparel products.
• Troubleshoot production issues such as print quality, cut alignment, material selection, sizing, color expectations, and application requirements.
• Maintain an organized production process for custom jobs requiring accuracy, clean file setup, and attention to final product quality.

Freelance / Custom Design & Production Work at Independent Projects (2024-01 – Present)

• Designed and produced custom decals, product mockups, signs, apparel graphics, sticker designs, and small-business promotional materials.
• Assisted customers with design decisions, including color options, sizing, placement, layout, and production feasibility.
• Prepared files for vinyl cutting, sublimation, print-and-cut production, and digital display.
• Created product photos, mockups, and promotional visuals for social media and online sales.

Poker Dealer / Customer Service Professional at One Eyed Jacks (2022-10 – 2025-03)

• Worked in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment requiring accuracy, focus, professionalism, and strong attention to detail.
• Managed multiple customer interactions while following strict procedures and maintaining a calm, efficient workflow.
• Built experience staying focused under pressure, solving small issues quickly, and maintaining a clean, professional work area.

Associate Degree in Web Design / Web Development / Graphic Design Related Studies – HCC (2027-01)